Do you have a dream of starting your own small business? Do you want to expand your existing small business into a new area? Download the PDF with more information and the application form. Applications are due April 15, 2019, so do not delay. You could win up to $6,000! Entrepreneurial Grant Application Guidelines Applications will be accepted from for profit businesses located in Wilkes County. This is...

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From the world-renowned Merle Fest to the idyllic views from the top of the Brushy Mountains, Wilkes County, North Carolina is a favorite destination for businesses, visitors and residents alike. Every community across the nation lays claim to a “quality of life” but if you ask the locals here in Wilkes – we’ve got it all. You are just minutes away from some of the east...

The “Business Data” section is geared toward site selection professionals and businesses seeking information regarding a location decision. Here you will find information about tax rates, incentives, labor force and so on. As always, for specific information related to your project, please give us a call and we can assist you. For a detailed county demographic report CLICK HERE for a...

Wilkes County is located along US-421 – a major four-lane freeway, 30 minutes east of Boone, North Carolina and just 20 minutes to I-77 and under an hour to I-40. Approximately 90 minutes to Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Piedmont Triad International Airport. Wilkes County also has one of the best small-town general aviation airports in North Carolina.